My ex-husband used this form of abuse frequently. Especially after we had spent time with others. I would sit in the car on the way home, painful waiting to hear about the latest perceived wrong I had done. I because afraid to speak around others since I never knew what would trigger his silent rage towards me.

I didn't realize at the time that it wasn't me that was in the wrong. This is just one of the horrible tools that narcissists use against those they supposedly love.